By Olubunmi ISOKPHE
Sequel to the fast growing in technological trends on cargo documentation and clearance at the Ports worldwide, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has said, “Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to partnering with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).”
Adding, “The collaboration will be towards proffering scientific solutions in the areas of trade facilitation and monitoring of informal trade at various entry and exit points.”
The Customs boss disclosed this information at the Service Headquarters when he received the delegation of the NIPSS led by its Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo.
The Customs boss, Hameed Ali, asserted, “The NIPSS is one of Nigeria’s highest think-tank and we appreciate the Institute for their usual support in the area of capacity building and training.”
He stated that the service has benefitted a lot from their programmes, which according to him, is an added value to the Officers and Men of the Service.
Earlier in his remarks, the Director General of the NIPSS, Prof. Omotayo, said, “I applaud the efforts of the CGC, especially in the Service’s fight against economic saboteurs and revenue generation.”
